The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-17
PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAE
The Convention of Republican Club
Gets in Shape and Down to Business.
The Organization Will Be Made National i
Its Scope-Eloquent Address Telling Why
1t Is Here. and What Its Purposes Are.


the convention of Republican clubs began to fl
into Chickering Hall, to-day, it was remarked
that they wore more confident air than yester-
day, when the battaions were disordered ami
headless The idea of federation of clubs,
centralized and obedient to the touch of Ii
recting hand, was before every eye. They were
now in shape to carry out the purpose of the
convention. Committees appointed yesterday
had been at work last night, and rules of order
had been framed. DIR. Evarts had been
mated for permanent chairman. Other matters
Lad been arranged for other committees, and
every thing should go smoothly, but how the
high spirits, and in some cases turbulence of
the members could be held under restraint. re-
manned to be seen. Among the first to arrive
and take position on the platform was the tenn
porary chairman. Daniel j. Ryan. The mem
bers came in slowly. A busy day before
them. Three sessions had been decided on for
the days Understanding, afternoon aud even
ing: the order of business to be the calling o.
the convention to order bv the temporary chair
man. report Of the committee credentials
report of the committee on rules and order, re
tion of the convention.
The meeting was to open at 10 A. NJ but a
half after there was no sign of coming to order
were gathered in groups. chatting of what the
day should bring forth. About 10:45 the con
vention was called to order by Hon. Daniel j.
Ryan. The chairman of the different commit
tees appointed yesterday then made their re-
ports. Senator Chandler led off with the report
Of the committee rules and order of business.
The charmen OF the other committees then fol-
lowed with reports.
At the reading of the names of the different
clubs, uretense was found for cheering their
names wheE suggestive. There were 313 club
bames to read, and the cheering was almost
fAontinu ous as the following names were repeat
ed: John Sherman, U. S. Grant, Charles Sum
ner. John A. Logan, Ben Wade, Abraham Lin
coin, and James G. Blaine. The last name was
greeted with tremendous cheering. but was
noticed that some delegates did not join in it
The Ohio delegation was silent and motion
less Whats the matter with Ohio2' was
asked, and the cheering was repeated.
The report of the committee on credentials,
after the reading Of the names of clubs, was
adopted.
Gen. John c. Robinson, of the Grant Club. of
Binghsmton. n. Y, offered the following reso-
luton:
Resolved That II is the duty of the government to
place country in such a state of defense as will
command the respect of all nations. and for this pur-
devoted to fortfying harbors building ships for
our navy, and the manufacture of modern artillery
Tor the proper armament of the
All resolutions offered were referred without
debate to the committee on resolutions
Mr.. Burdsal, of Binghamton, said he had q
resolution.
The Chair said Mr.. Burchard had resolution.
That name brought down the house. 1t was
resolution that advised that the tax on whisky
and tobacco be distributed among the States ac-
cordiug to population, to reduce the revenues.
Mr.. Grosveror. of Ohio, offered the following
resolution. which caused sensation:
Whereas, Tt is the opinion of this national con.
wention of Republican clubs that who at any
time denounced Abraham Lincoln while he Presi
who ever declar ed from his seat in the United
States Senate. that shonld denounceJ Jefferson
Davis traitor In his presence and go unrebuked
b. him; who. in his official capacity as Secretary of
the Interior ordered that the flag the United States
should be displayed at half mast the occasion of
the death of Jacob Thompson; who Senator of
the United States after the war, refused
vote that thethi rteenth fourteenth fifteenth
amendments to the Constitution valid and bind
Ing ought to be appointed to. hold the high Office
therefore
Resolved. That L. Q. c. lamar ought not to have
been appointed justice of said court.
1t was then carried, on motion, that all reso-
buttons sh ould be referred to the committee on
resolutions without being read, and a number
were so disposed Of
VIM. NJ Evarts, the permanent chairman
came on the platform amid tremendous and
long-coptinued applause He was introduced by
the temporary chairman, Judge Ryan. Mr.. Ev-
arts Congratulated the convention in its organi-
cation, and said that its work would lot inter-
fere with any of the established organizations
OF the party. Il would, like the grand old par
ty," never acknowledge that there could be
chosen a candidate greater than the party. The
Democrats always pride themselves that thew
nominate men greater than their party but
that illnsion has been about dispelled. The
election of the who at present fills the chief
executive Office of the Nation has caused this,
shown that it is totally devoid of any
medical properties. The Republican party
never has had any candidate principles hostile
TO the country's best interests. Those oeluded
citizens who think mistake principles and
their duty. The clubs or leagues that will be
organized now will prove the organs. agents and
channels for enforcing the sound political pur-
poses from which the Repu blican party rever
shrinks fears. Thus the suffrage of this
country will be formed and permeated with Re-
publican principles The speaker then referred
20 the suppression of the negro vote in the
South. Mr.. Eyarfs then went into the message
of Cleveland He thought that the Democrats
might try to explain IL away. if possible, later
Cd, and when they cannot do that, will retract.
But we must hold him TO it. We have the right
70 that message. The laboring men who
read that message will through the
phrases in which IL disguised his real position
toward them. Some people think that the Re-
publican Senate will prevent the President from
doing wrong nice way that, for people to
elect President believing that the opposite
party will keep him straight
James Boyle, chairman of the committee on
permanent organization reported. He said that
The committee had been confronted by three
propositions: the first was whether it was wise
md practicable TO form national league of Re-
publican clubs The decision reached was in
The affirmative. The second proposition was In
regard to State leagues. 1t resolved that
The proper course to be adopted was to suggest
20 the gentlemen from the several States plan
of organization, and to leave it TO their discre-
lion. The third whether IL was proper for
the committee 10 go into the matter of local |
club organization. 1t decided that the mat
ter be left tirely TO the various committees of
the different localities. Mr.. Bowie SAID that the
New York Republican Club had submitted to |
the committee plans for the formation of ma |
tonal and State lea CUES. and that they had been
adopted with q few changes. 4 draft for |
stitution for national organization, TO be |
known as the Republican League of the United |
States" was presented. A president three vice. |
presidents and secretary and treasurer to |
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